Barramundi Chardonnay 2018 (6 x 750mL) VIC

Description:

Climate

Hot, dry and minimal frost across the region during the period of critical growth leading up to harvest has enabled high quality grapes with intense varietal flavours to be grown. The dry winter did result in reduce yields from some vineyards planted on sandy soils but overall yields were as expected. Large temperature differentials from night to day have resulted in wines with excellent natural sugar/acid balance.

Viticulture

Trained onto two wire vertical trellises with both wires mechanically pruned back to 2 buds. The canopy is managed through reduced water to restrict its vigour and increase flavour intensity.

Vinification

Harvested during the cool of the night to retain freshness and varietal character, the Chardonnay was then de-stemmed and pressed gently in an airbag press to release juice without extracting too much tannin.

The juice was then clarified before being inoculated with specifically chosen yeast strains designed to bring out the varietal characters of the wine. Fermentation was in stainless steel tanks and temperatures were kept between 14 and 16 degrees C to allow for a longer ferment, again, in order to retain freshness and allow for maximum aromatic production.

The wine was then stored in stainless steel on French oak to produce complexity, stirred on lees to create texture and mouthfeel, before being fined, finished and bottled.

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Climate

Hot, dry and minimal frost across the region during the period of critical growth leading up to harvest has enabled high quality grapes with intense varietal flavours to be grown. The dry winter did result in reduce yields from some vineyards planted on sandy soils but overall yields were as expected. Large temperature differentials from night to day have resulted in wines with excellent natural sugar/acid balance.

Viticulture

Trained onto two wire vertical trellises with both wires mechanically pruned back to 2 buds. The canopy is managed through reduced water to restrict its vigour and increase flavour intensity.

Vinification

Harvested during the cool of the night to retain freshness and varietal character, the Chardonnay was then de-stemmed and pressed gently in an airbag press to release juice without extracting too much tannin.

The juice was then clarified before being inoculated with specifically chosen yeast strains designed to bring out the varietal characters of the wine. Fermentation was in stainless steel tanks and temperatures were kept between 14 and 16 degrees C to allow for a longer ferment, again, in order to retain freshness and allow for maximum aromatic production.

The wine was then stored in stainless steel on French oak to produce complexity, stirred on lees to create texture and mouthfeel, before being fined, finished and bottled.

Region:
VIC - Other Victorian
State:
Victoria
Country:
Australia

Winery Tasting Notes

Notes Image

Colour

Bright straw with a green hue.

Nose

Strong fresh brioche aromas supported by a citrus blossom and nectarine varietal characters.

Palate

Crispy mouth with tropical fruit flavours supported by oak derived charry characters. Long and elegant finish.

Serve at 6°-10°C now or with careful storage may enjoyed for up to three years.

Foods that complement this Chardonnay are: chicken makhani, seafood croquette or cheddar cheese.

Medals & Trophies

Double Gold

CWSA China 2020

Gold

CWSA China 2019

Bronze

IWSC - International Wine & Spirit Competition 2019

WWSA -Womens Wine and Spirit Awards 2019

IWC International Wine Challange 2020 Tranche 2

Other Information

  • 2018 vintage
  • 6 x 750mL units
  • VIC - Other Victorian, Victoria
  • Screwcap closure

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